Qualitative similarities and distinctions between participants' experiences with a yoga intervention and an attention control.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This manuscript aims to compare and contrast acceptability and perceived benefits of yoga-skills training (YST) and an empathic listening attention control (AC) in the Pro-You study, a randomized pilot trial of YST vs. AC for adults receiving chemotherapy infusions for gastrointestinal cancer.

Methods

Participants were invited for a one-on-one interview at week 14 follow-up, after completing all intervention procedures and quantitative assessments. Staff used a semi-structured guide to elicit participants' views on study processes, the intervention they received, and its effects. Qualitative data analysis followed an inductive/deductive approach, inductively identifying themes and deductively guided by social cognitive theory.

Results

Some barriers (e.g., comp

SUBMITTER: Addington EL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10211359 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature